Cat Cow Stretch

Starting Position

Get into a position like crawling on all fours, placing your palms and knees on the floor, and aligning your shoulders and hips.

Proper Form

1. Inhale and lower your waist while lifting your chest and hips up (Cow Pose).

2. Keep your gaze steady and lengthen your spine.

3. Exhale and slowly round your back, curling your spine and shoulders up (Cat Pose).

4. Focus your gaze on your navel and stretch your entire spine.

5. Alternate between Cow and Cat poses for 6 to 10 repetitions.

Breathing Technique

Inhale as you lower your waist down, and exhale as you arch your back up.